Vernon, Connecticut vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 10.6% cheaper than Vernon, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $44,703 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernon, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Vernon, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Ames
than in Vernon, Connecticut
Vernon, CT vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Vernon, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower